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Features Most Recent Built Work by Internationally Respected Architect.
Richard Rogers is head of an internationally respected architectural practice responsible for many landmark buildings around the world. He is best known for such pioneering buildings as the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris (with Renzo Piano), Lloyd's of London and the Millennium Dome, London. The Richard Rogers Partnership was recently commissioned to expand the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and design `Tower 3' on the site of the World Trade Center, both in New York City.
RICHARD ROGERS COMPLETE WORKS: VOLUME THREE by Kenneth Powell, features the work of the Richard Rogers Partnership from 1994-2005. The book features over 48 projects and competitions, looking at the most recent period of the practice. It is the third in a series of books on the practice, picking up from Volume Two that was published in 2001.
This book features the realized and unrealized projects of the last ten years, such as Greenwich Peninsula and the Millennium Dome, London, a school near Kyoto, the transformation of a Barcelona bullring into a major entertainment complex, master plans for Wembley, London, and Florence, Madrid Barajas Airport and London Heathrow's Terminal 5, as well as a new library for Birmingham and London's first Maggie's Centre.
The book is prefaced with a general introduction about the office, which brings the story of the practice up to date. Essays by architecture critic Kenneth Powell examine the impact of Richard Rogers in the political arena, particularly his chairmanship of the Urban Task Force and his work as advisor on architecture and urbanism to the mayors of London and Barcelona. He also discusses the continuing growth of the practice both at home and abroad and the impact of a new generation of talent rising to the foreground.
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With this celebration of luminosity and color, artists can see how to use acrylics to catch light, capture mood, and build atmosphere. The inspiration and instructions come from John Hammond, one of the most successful painters in acrylics today. He uses more than 100 of his own paintings—some shown in various stages—to illustrate the techniques and reveal the many possibilities of this flexible and increasingly popular medium. As well as presenting an overview of materials and methods specific to acrylics, Hammond addresses issues of composition, color, and texture. He deals with working on location and discusses a wide variety of themes, including: Water, Boats and Beaches; City Views; Mediterranean Light; and Figures in Light and Shade.
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luz y color .......2007-07-18
the book is good, and the illustrations and explanations also. it has many landscapes to support the advice and lessons
Bring Your Paintings to Life.......2007-03-31
I just received this book and already I can see how the techniques described and displayed will greatly improve the "look" I'm going after. An artist friend saw the book and barely wanted to give it back after thumbing through just a few pages. This book is BEAUTIFULLY illustrated with the talented Mr. Hammond's artwork, but his narrative is so clear and concise that you know his good influences will show up in your own work and improve your own style. This is not a book for beginners, but intermediates will gain so much more and even old pro's can incorporate techniques that will help bring paintings to life through light!
I've Been Looking for this Book!.......2006-05-31
I am an artist and painting teacher working in oils, which I love. But, increasingly, I have students who want to paint in acrylics. There aren't that many books out there on the subject, but this clearly explains how to paint in acrylics and achieve the fine art look of oils. It goes beyond, and shows what acrylics can do that oils can't. So, now rather than think there are two mediums, watercolor and oil with acrylics somewhere far below - I now see acrylics as a third medium with it's own advantages and possibilities. This book covers all of the basics that a good book or teacher covers ... color, temperature, value, edges and design. "Capturing Light in Acrylics" should be on every acyrlic painter's shelf ... and maybe the oil painter's and watercolorist's, too.
Very well presented.......2005-10-14
I was delighted to look over the book. It is well written, beautifully illustrated, clear to use. It ranks very highly in my estimation.
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Sonomama Sonomama
Taishi Hirokawa
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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ASIN: 0877015104 |
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Taishi Hirokawa travels around rural Japan in a wagon loaded with designer outfits of namely, Issay Miyake, Comme de Garcon, Yohji Yamamoto and others. He meets people who live with nature, bearing sun and the earth, such as a farmer ploughing his feild, a fisherman, a man working in a gas station, a builder at work, a country watch-maker, a general grocer, an icecream man, and an amateur archeologist doing research on his own. He asks them to dress into the designer outfits on the spot and captures them on film.
sonomama sonomama (Adv.) - Just like that; just as you are. unchanged; as before; in a natural state; don't move inch...
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Cole Gibson is haunted by vivid and terrifying nightmares that cripple his career and alienate his family. He soon discovers his dreams are merely doorways into a separate, hidden level of reality populated by beings beyond imagining. The menacing forces lurking in this realm crave one prize above all - Cole Gibson's soul.
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STARK AND HORRIFIC TALE.......2005-09-21
"Deep Sleeper" is one of the most entertaining and enthralling stories I've read in a long time. Written by Phil Hester with glorious black & white art by Mike Huddleston, "Deep Sleeper" is a Lovecraftian Dream Cycle-style tale of man's existence and what lies beyond existence. Cole Gibson is haunted by strange dreams and has been for years. He's a struggling writer, trying to make ends meet for his family while his wife pressures him to find a more stable way of earning a living.
Encountering a spiritualist, Yogi-like monk named Ramman, shows Cole that he can leave his body and explore another world in his dreams. But Ramman's motives are hardly benevolent. Ramman has existed for centuries, harvesting souls to use as fuel for a monstrous device that will allow him to penetrate the barrier of existence and become a God. But he needs to harness Cole's power for the device and eventually forces his hands by allowing one of his servants to steal Cole's body while he is out of it. He threatens Cole's family unless he agrees to help. Aiding Ramman in his plot is The Dervish, a demonic entity who is the very aspect of pure violence and hate who seeks to kill all life.
Cole is also threatened by Jailer Monks who use their bodies to imprison demons and tap into their power. They oppose Ramman and do not intend to let Cole help him in his plot to attain divinity. The dream world is filled with a multitude of other perils including the monstrously tentacled Harvesters, and the Vacants who are souls who've lost their own bodies and seek to steal the bodies of other travelers. Cole must now figure out just why the forces of good and evil are fighting over him. What power does he possess and can he harness it in time to save his family and all existence?
"Deep Sleeper" works on many levels: a drama, a horror, and a look at man's existence and how everything is real and everything has meaning, no matter how little it may seem. While Cole ventures into this strange, dreamscape world, at the core is still an everyday guy facing the same problems that we all face, day in and day out. The central theme seems to be to appreciate life in all its forms and with all its many quirks. Huddleston's eclectic art, with his ingenious use of zip-a-tone and surrealism, set a dark, moody tone to the story and made this one a fast page-turner. The book comes with sketch and cover galleries as additional bonus features.
Reviewed by Tim Janson
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Hard to Get: Fast Talk and Rude Questions Along the Interview Trail
Nancy Collins
Manufacturer: Random House
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Release Date: 1990-10-17 |
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Esto Es Nueva York
Edmund White
Manufacturer: Minuscula
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- A great wealth of help, hope and knowledge
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- 5 year Lung Cancer Survivor
- This Is My Cancer Guide!
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Lung Cancer: Myths, Facts, Choices--and Hope
Claudia I. Henschke ,
Peggy McCarthy , and
Sarah Wernick
Manufacturer: W.W. Norton & Company
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Lung Cancer: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Options
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100 Questions & Answers About Lung Cancer (100 Questions Series)
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Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
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Chemotherapy & Radiation Therapy Survival Guide: INFORMATION, SUGGESTIONS, AND SUPPORT TO HELP YOU GET THRU TREATMENT (Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Survivor's Guide)
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Voices of Lung Cancer: The Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength (Voices Of series)
ASIN: 0393324982 |
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Winner of the 2003 American Society of Journalists and Authors' June Roth Memorial Award for Health and Medical Books. An authoritative book with new lifesaving strategies for those at risk and those already diagnosed.
Lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer, more men than prostate cancer—because it's usually found too late. Claudia Henschke's groundbreaking research on early diagnosis, published in The Lancet, made headlines worldwide. Now, for the first time, she offers specific recommendations based on her latest findings: who needs to be checked, where to be tested, and what to expect. Dr. Henschke and coauthor Peggy McCarthy, a leading patient advocate, provide up-to-the-minute information on diagnosis, treatment, and survival, accompanied by inspiring words from survivors.
The book describes how the lungs work and how cancer develops. Questionnaires pinpoint risk factors (including past as well as current smoking) and the sometimes surprising symptoms, like back pain or swollen fingertips, that can signal a problem. Henschke and McCarthy explain how to remain healthy, active, and pain-free during and after treatment. They also address emotional and practical concerns, such as coping with guilt and dealing with insurance.
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A great wealth of help, hope and knowledge .......2005-09-20
When my mom was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, I didn't know enough about it. I purchased several books on lung cancer but found this one easy to read, direct and to the point. This book helped me understand when the Oncologist talked about the stage of mom's cancer and the options available. Not only did this book give me a clearer overall picture of lung cancer, it is an awesome resourcetool and assisted me in the proper questions to ask the doctor. I recommend this book to anyone who has just been diagnosed or has family or a friend who has.
Excellent comprehensive discussions of treatment options.......2005-09-15
This book champions the use of lung scans, for those at high risk of developing lung cancer, BEFORE symptoms appear - scans that radically and dramatically increase the odds of surviving this dreaded disease. While fully aware of the chance for false positives and their consequences, Henschke provides compelling reasons for utilizing this technology anyway. The book also consists of a thorough review of such topics as lung health, lung cancer and its development, treatment and diagnostic options in addition to lung scans, recovery tips, and alternative methodologies. This is a terrific reference source for people such as former smokers who are doing what they can to avoid developing lung cancer and who also want to maximize their odds for BEATING lung cancer should they develop it anyway.
The Book To Have By Your Side.......2005-04-06
All about lung cancer for the layperson. This book is a must-read for current and former smokers. About 25% of adult Americans still smoke even after years of learning that it is a very deadly habit. This is because the nicotine in tabacco is highly addictive. Sadly over 80% of lung cancer is caused by smoking. The human body is just not designed to handle all of the dread toxins that smoking puts into the lungs and the rest of the body. This is one of the most deadly forms of human cancer. This book is a valuable resource explaining both the challenges and choices faced by a lung cancer sufferer and his/her family.
5 year Lung Cancer Survivor.......2003-02-02
As a 5 year+ Lung Cancer Survivor, I have read many books on this life threatening disease. This one is by far the best! It is accurate, enlightening, and very understandable to a layman. It is easy to read and I highly recommend it!
This Is My Cancer Guide!.......2002-10-10
My mother was recently diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer and this book has been by our sides the whole time. I was quite impressed with the book's clarity of details and "understandability". So often , information in books regarding illnesses of this magnitude can clutter and confuse the mind, this book set me straight. We were able to understand the physicians during various appointments and we were able to ask good questions. Knowledge allowed us a little bit of control in a very out of control situation, and I believe this book helped tremendously.
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Lung Cancer: THE FACTS (Facts Series)
WILLIAMS. CHRIS
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
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ASIN: 0192622501 |
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Lung cancer is primarily a disease of well-developed affluent countries. It is by far the most common cancer in men, and is poised to overtake breast cancer as the most common cancer in women. Yet, although it is common, preventable, and sometimes curable, very little information is available about what happens when you get it - which is when accessible information is most needed. In a clear, non-emotive style, this revised and updated new edition provides the answers to the questions patients with lung cancers or those involved with them are likely to ask. The first section describes the causes (and includes a chapter on stopping smoking), diagnosis, and progression of the disease. There follows a section on the curative and symptomatic treatments available for the different types of lung cancer; and the third section, new for this edition, discusses the future prospects for the disease and its treatment. Also included are a glossary, a list of further reading, and an extensive list of addresses of organizations which can provide help and advice.
Book Description
Educate yourself about lung cancer
What are your risk factors for lung cancer? Can you prevent it? How is lung cancer treated? What should you ask your doctor? QuickFACTS Lung Cancer is both a comprehensive and a quick read, with highlighted cover tabs for quick reference of specific topics.
QuickFACTS Lung Cancer:
- Covers everything from risk factors to living well after cancer treatment
- Provides critical questions to ask your healthcare team
- Educates and empowers you right from the start
- Completely updated with the latest patient treatment guidelines
- Includes a lung cancer dictionary
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Fast Facts Lung Cancer (Fast Facts)
Kell Osterlind ,
Paul A. Bunn , and
Fred R., Ph.D. Hirsch
Manufacturer: Not Avail
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ASIN: 1903734762 |
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Myths & Facts About Lung Cancer
Manufacturer: P R R
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ASIN: 1891483048 |
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Cancer specialists are well aware that patients diagnosed with lung cancer are often asked to make quick decisions during a period of intense emotional crises. Written by one of the nation's leading oncologists, Myths & Facts About Lung Cancer dispels the many myths surrounding lung cancer, offering instead solid insight, facts, and realistic optimism. Heavily illustrated and punctuated throughout with patient quotes, this handbook identifies the most current screening and diagnostic techniques, treatment options, potential outcomes, support information, and much, much more. Ideal for both professional and personal use, this softcover book arms the lung cancer patient with the information he or she will need to make rational decisions throughout the course of his or her therapy. Glossary also included. The Myths & Facts Series is also available for Ovarian, Breast, and Colorectal Cancers.
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Very helpful.......2000-01-14
My father was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. This book was very helpful in helping us understand the staging, the options, and the possible treatments. Although it covered a lot of the same ground as the American Cancer Society Web site, which is extremely helpful, it also covered some other information.
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This digital document is an article from NWHRC Health Center - Lung Cancer, published by Thomson Gale on March 16, 2005. The length of the article is 750 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Lung Cancer; Facts to Know.
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NWHRC Health Center - Lung Cancer (Pamphlet)
Date: March 16, 2005
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This digital document is an article from NWHRC Health Center - Lung Cancer, published by Thomson Gale on September 8, 2006. The length of the article is 856 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Lung Cancer; Facts to Know.(disease / disorder overview)(Disease/Disorder overview)
Author: Gale Reference Team
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NWHRC Health Center - Lung Cancer (Pamphlet)
Date: September 8, 2006
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This digital document is an article from NWHRC Health Center - Smoking, published by Thomson Gale on March 16, 2005. The length of the article is 678 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Smoking; Facts to Know.
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Friedrich von Boetticher was Germany’s only military attaché accredited to the United States between the world wars. As such, he was Germany’s official military observer in the capital of the nation whose potential as an ally of those powers arrayed against Adolf Hitler in the 1930s might have given the dictator pause in any predatory plans he harbored against his neighbors. Though von Boetticher produced a rich and detailed commentary on military and political affairs in Washington in the eight years prior to the outbreak of war between Germany and the United States in 1941, he was nonetheless accused after the war of misjudging America’s productive potential and misleading Hitler with overly optimistic reports. As Alfred M. Beck points out, what he actually told German authorities in Berlin is strikingly different from what his detractors later claimed. Von Boetticher “permits a glimpse into the sociology of a conservative officer caste at once assailed by the politics of a regime and the impossibilities imposed on it, its weaknesses in resisting its evils, and its eventual failure to present an alternative to National Socialism’s illusory attractions.â€
A loyal German, von Boetticher had strong ties to America. His mother was American-born, he spoke English fluently, and he was enamored of American military history. He was also anti-Semitic and believed that “Jewish wire-pullers†had undue influence over the U.S. government and its policies. His professional ties to U.S. Army officers in the War Department were so strong—supplying them, for example, with details on German air strength and operations during the Battle of Britain in 1940—that they survived until August 1941 and long after the German ambassador himself had been recalled. Torn between his duty to Germany (though the Nazi regime had attempted to harm his son) and his deep affection for America, von Boetticher stood among the broad middle range of German officials who were neither perpetrator nor victim.
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Edwards' biographical novella of Howard Rinehart traces the restless, nomadic, and sometimes tormented life of one of America's pioneer giants in the fields of aviation and exploration. Following his subject's career from his early days in Dayton and Brazil to his tragic suicide outside a Hattiesburg, Mississippi boardinghouse, the author portrays Rinehart as a man increasingly divorced by age and ill-health from his earlier pursuit of adventure and alarmingly out-of-step, not only with his homeland's political and social institutions in general, but with the U.S. aeronautical community in particular.
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Advanced Immunochemistry
Eugene D., Ph.D. Day
Manufacturer: Wiley-Liss
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This comprehensive treatment of immunochemistry theory offers the kind of information essential to furthering the biotechnological development of advances in molecular and cellular immunology. More than just a review of the principles, the Second Edition of Advanced Immunochemistry presents a full exposition of modern immunochemical theory and knowledge. Incorporating the major developments in immunochemistry over the past two decades, this exciting text presents the latest information on the progress in such areas as: immunoglobulin structures; applications of molecular genetics to the understanding of immunoglobulin genes and supergene families; molecular and cellular bases of antibody diversity; antibody binding to specific epitopes of antigen molecules; and idiotypy. This Second Edition will serve as a comprehensive reference to the structure and function of immunoglobulins and as a basis for understanding the complexities of immune responses.
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Vertebrate Lectins (Van Nostrand Reinhold Advanced Cell Biology Series)
Kenneth Olden
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